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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing the month of January 2019 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Solano County (Supervisor Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing the month of January 2019 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
In January 2010 President Obama instituted an annual month of awareness events on human trafficking with a proclamation declaring January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Throughout the month, advocates, organizations, and individuals unite globally to raise awareness about human trafficking prevention. It is estimated that more than 25 million men, women, and children around the world are victims of human trafficking. Human trafficking victims are forced to work in various forms of labor exploitation including, but not limited to, commercial sex and other services that are induced through force, fraud, or coercion. Raising awareness is key to effectively ending human trafficking which starts with acknowledging its existence.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing this agenda item is included in the Department's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
Human trafficking is a devastating crime that threatens society's most vulnerable, exploiting them for sex, labor, and servitude. It is an illegal trade in human beings through recruitment or abduction, by means of force, fraud or coercion for purposes of forced labor, debt bondage or sexual exploitation.
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